FEMA Delays? Here’s Why You Need an Elevation Survey Now
Storms move through Chicago every year, but the most recent one left many homeowners frustrated. Flooded basements, soaked foundations, and damaged utilities created a long list of repairs. Normally, people wait for FEMA inspectors to document the damage before filing full claims. This year, however, things feel different. FEMA teams stopped inspections in parts of […]
How a Flood Elevation Survey and 311 Data Guide Planning
When planning a project, one question always comes up: Will this site flood? The answer is not always simple. A flood elevation survey shows how a property sits compared to the base flood level, but that’s only part of the story. Real-world problems often go beyond the official maps. That’s where Chicago’s 311 data comes […]
FEMA Elevation Certificate: How It Affects Flood Insurance Costs
Why Elevation Certificates Matter for Chicago Homeowners Flooding in Chicago is more common than many homeowners expect. Heavy rains, snowmelt, and older drainage systems often overwhelm neighborhoods near the Chicago River, Lake Michigan, and low-lying areas such as Albany Park and South Shore. For property owners in these areas, flood insurance isn’t optional. How much […]